Stephen Hawking, a life in 10 dates
Here are 10 key dates in the life of renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, who died Wednesday at the age 76:
Here are 10 key dates in the life of renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, who died Wednesday at the age 76:
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Stephen Hawking's death on Wednesday left the universe a slightly dimmer place but lit up social media as academics, politicians and celebrities alike praised a scientist whose appeal crossed time, space and cultural boundaries.
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Mar 14, 2018
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Stephen Hawking's death Wednesday generated nearly half a billion clicks in China, where fans mourned a "giant star" who was admired for rising above physical disability and for heartfelt messages to his Chinese social media ...
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Stephen Hawking, who has died aged 76, was Britain's most famous modern day scientist, a genius who dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe.
General Physics
Mar 14, 2018
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Some theories of the early universe predict density fluctuations that would have created small "primordial black holes," some of which could be drifting through our galactic neighborhood today and might even be bright sources ...
Astronomy
Feb 22, 2018
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Depending on whether a species flourishes in a city environment, urban wildlife populations can be "sources" or "sinks," either reproducing so quickly that individuals leave to colonize the surrounding area or needing constant ...
Ecology
Dec 13, 2017
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A hawk named Riley soars between high-rises in downtown Los Angeles. Smaller birds take notice. And take flight.
Plants & Animals
Nov 10, 2017
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Sand-swimming lizards, slithering robotic snakes, dusk-flying moths and running roaches all have one thing in common: They're increasingly being studied by physicists interested in understanding the shared strategies these ...
General Physics
Sep 19, 2017
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A group of NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists, including scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, are teaming up this month for an airborne mission focused ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2017
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"Spreading out into space will completely change the future of humanity," says Stephen Hawking. It "may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth".
Space Exploration
Jul 17, 2017
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